Honestly, Thiago probably has played the best as a midfielder this season (even though his level is a lot better than what he has shown). Kimmich has scored a ton of goals (crucial ones), however, as a midfielder, Kimmich hasn't been good at all imo. Unless, you are considering goals as the main attribute.

The positive sides for me:+Two players who improved massively are Thomas Müller and David Alaba. Thomas scored and looked lively in the attacking third, even when he spent time on the left wing. Alaba’s runs caused trouble on the flank and he played better defensively.Although he scored a goal, Robert Lewandowski showed that his scoring touch is not consistent yet this season. He is going to improve.+A healthy Arjen Robben remains Bayern’s best player in the attacking third.+Joshua Kimmich score seven times in the last eight Bayern games, the count going up to eight in the last 11 for club and country.Ancelotti’s decision to play him primarily in the midfield is the right one.The “best young player” tag will always be disputed by fans of other teams. I still believe that Kimmich is showing maturity and football IQ beyond most guys of his age, if not all of them.Love you man !

Not happy about that perfect counterattack by PSV.It's showing us that the midfield still needs to work on containing the opposition,but i think with Vidal and Javi/Sanches the things are going to be better.Defensive coverage in the penalty area remained spotty and Neuer had to make a few brilliant saves to prevent PSV from scoring a second goal.

Thiagoalcantara wrote:Thiago discussion will never end because people relate Thiago to Pep....

THiago was pep's first signing and essentially tookout two German players from the team in Bastian and kroos. Also, maybe it's a culture thing, but German/Bayern fans would prefer to see strong German Cms, rather than skillful, graceful ones...

Thiago DID NOT take Schweini or Kroos out. Kroos left because he's a little bitch (Pep wanted both) and Bastian cause he was finished. If anything, people can blame Vidal.

The most important thing tonight was the win (and a big one at that). We didn't change much other than that, I'm still not convinced and we need to improve a lot ahead of Atletico, but the morale boost was sorely needed. Good timing ahead of a tough match with A German Team this weekend.

Thiagoalcantara wrote:Honestly, Thiago probably has played the best as a midfielder this season (even though his level is a lot better than what he has shown). Kimmich has scored a ton of goals (crucial ones), however, as a midfielder, Kimmich hasn't been good at all imo. Unless, you are considering goals as the main attribute.

I agree. Kimmich has scored a bunch of goals, but his MF work is just good, nothing to write home about. Id like him to take the RB spot.

Well, goals are also precious and as long as he keeps scoring he should be played in midfield... he discovered a nose for goals. He almost scored a brace tonight! He's shaming our attackers. A Kimmich goal is no longer a surprise.

Thiagoalcantara wrote:Thiago discussion will never end because people relate Thiago to Pep....

THiago was pep's first signing and essentially tookout two German players from the team in Bastian and kroos. Also, maybe it's a culture thing, but German/Bayern fans would prefer to see strong German Cms, rather than skillful, graceful ones...

Thiago DID NOT take Schweini or Kroos out. Kroos left because he's a little bitch (Pep wanted both) and Bastian cause he was finished. If anything, people can blame Vidal.

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Thiago kind of made them both replaceable imo, because he did what Pep wanted better than both.

Bastian was definitely done, however, I remember a ton of people here call Pep the devil and believing Bastian still deserved to be in the starting 11.

Thiago has stayed physically fit for a while now, he also got rid of Pep's tutelage, so the stage is set for him to achieve the best season of his relatively young career and the first signs are already promising.

-Thiago was good, end of story... -Müller and Robben together are a must, fluid and dangerous.They floated back and forth confusing PSV-Kimmich seems nervous to make risky passes but is making up for it in goals.-Martinez played midfield. He killed it earlier as a CB, but damn is it refreshing to see.-Lahm is looking suspect defensively (I know, I know, it's sacrilege to say but it's true)-Costa looked good through the middle, Dunno why, but I've always liked the idea of him playing through there.-Alaba was dangerous offensively, but left a hole next to Hummels. If playing 433 then Vidal as a LCM is a must.-I have nothing but respect for Alonso, but he is far past his prime, Martinez or Thiago in his role instead.-We are still weak on the counter, big gap in the lines defensively as many have pointed out. Flat 3 CMs no good-KIMMICH IS ON FIRE!!!

1) the team still needs to keep gelling together, that was by no means a vintage performance.

2) our defense needs focus

3) Robben played a 10ish role, same as Ribery does under Carlo, not a pure winger role.

4) Personnel-wise our team has two problems: Xabi Alonso (duh) and Phillip Lahm. Lahm is a) not taking forwars positions b) not carrying the ball forward and c) playing about 90% of his passes sideways or to the back (if anybody knows where to get stats on this, very welcomed). Lahm is the reason our attack only works through the left side. I'm very disappointed.

5) Thiago created lots of clear cut chances (at least 4 in the first half).

Overall, we need to clear the Pep chip and make more daring passes and be more vertical, cause were still playing too safe in attack and going to extreme lengths to keep possession.

Going forward our formation should be a 433 or 4312 with Kimmich as a RB and Javi/Renato/Kimmich taking Xabi's position. Thiago either takes a more advanced position (the ten) or the regista role, I'm fine with both. The 10 position can also be taken by Ribsy or Robben.

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